Marijuana Politics

The people behind Quebec's pot stores are hoping to make the shopping experience more convenient and more accessible. On Monday, the Société québécoise du cannabis (SQDC) opened its 100th store in Richelieu and more stores are planned for the coming year. People in Richelieu have been waiting for

The Rising Trend of Morning Cannabis Use and Its Risks. Early morning cannabis use, often to avert anxiety, is increasing—and risky. For the past 40 years, on the morning of my lecture on cannabis, I have asked the students in my psychopharmacology course the following question: How many of you are

A new Houlton town ordinance, if passed, makes sure that local medical marijuana caregiver facilities can continue serving patients at retail locations. On Monday night, the Houlton Town Council introduced a new marijuana ordinance that allows existing – prior to July 25, 2024 – state licensed

Kyle King said he’s invested $100,000 into Oklahoma’s medical marijuana industry, hoping to become a licensed grower. After over a year of waiting on the state’s regulatory agency to approve his ownership, he’s now considering taking his business to another state. With a legislatively imposed

Afroman Celebrates Ohio's Legalization of Recreational Marijuana. Grammy-nominated rapper Afroman celebrated the legalization of recreational marijuana in his home state of Ohio in a video posted on social media. The “Because I Got High” singer, whose given name is Joseph Foreman, took credit for

New York's Cannabis Market: A Turning Point as Legacy Meets Legalization. I’ve heard the phrase, “This is how the market was supposed to begin” from quite a few colleagues recently about the New York cannabis market finally opening up now – as opposed to what we got back in ‘22. I have to say: I

Cannabis Justice Employment Initiative Launches New Harlem Program to Empower Communities Impacted by the War on Drugs. After graduating their inaugural cohort, a New York City-based nonprofit focused on social equity and workforce development in the Empire State’s cannabis industry is setting up

Trademark and Patent Challenges Loom for Minnesota Cannabis Businesses as Legalization Approaches. When the sale of recreational cannabis becomes legal in Minnesota next year, retailers such as dispensaries will likely be working to get licenses for their stores, as a comprehensive licensing system

Missouri's New Cannabis Packaging Rules Aim to Protect Children, Deadline for Compliance Approaches. Under Missouri's new cannabis regulations, labels and packages for marijuana-related products must have limited colors and can't appeal to children or resemble candy. (Photo by Rebecca Rivas/The

Some MS cannabis growers may not be able to turn a profit with new weed-testing regulations. State Health Officer offers further grace period for growers to catch up with new regulations. Dozens of medical cannabis cultivators and other business owners voiced concerns Thursday at the State Capitol

Governor Parson Condemns Secretary Ashcroft for Blocking Emergency Cannabis Safety Rules. Governor Mike Parson has expressed strong disapproval of Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s refusal to sign off on the emergency rulemaking process associated with Executive Order 24-10. The executive order

Fort Wright City Council Considers Odor Restrictions for Medical Cannabis Operations in Zoning Overhaul. Discussion at the August Fort Wright City Council meeting suggested the city may impose conditions on potential medical cannabis businesses before it votes to institute a model zoning ordinance